Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Survey: Boomers will curb travel

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By GREG STAHL
Express Staff Writer

A large social networking Web site for baby boomers revealed this week that a survey of more than 750 of its members indicates more than 75 percent of baby boomers will curb their summer travel this summer.

The survey, called the "Gas and Summer Travel Boomer Poll," was conducted by Eons.com between June 5 and June 19. It asked boomers, "How is the price of gas affecting your summer travel plans?" and "How is the price of gas affecting your everyday travel?"

The poll revealed that 38 percent of boomers are not traveling this summer or have postponed a scheduled trip. For boomers who are still traveling, 23 percent have altered their summer travel destinations to stay closer to home. The poll also showed that more than 75 percent of Boomers are simply driving less, opting to make fewer trips out, visit people less often and shop online more frequently.

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"Despite being regarded as the generation with the most disposable income, many boomers who live on a fixed income are very affected by rising costs," said Jeff Taylor, founder and CEO of Eons.com. "On Eons.com, we noticed that our members were sharing stories about dealing with the high costs of fuel and offering advice to other members on how to cut expenses..."